Memes

Definition
Memes: an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means.

Meme’s are cultural not genetic , ideas , songs , stories etc invariably alter in each re-telling (rather like Chinese whispers). Each snippet of information is a meme and, however slightly , each eventually become a modified version of the previous meme, which in turn has implications for the use of photography as an aide-mémoire.

The images of significant spaces /places commemorate the lives of Victorian benefactors who lived in Southport whom ( obviously) are no longer living. Keith’s images re-create and represent the stories left behind.